Vietnamese Noodle Soup

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Although Vietnamese soup is traditionally served with thinly sliced beef, our variation uses chicken. The flat, wide rice noodles (bahn pho) can be purchased in the Asian section of some grocery stores or in Asian markets.

Total Time: 0:45

Prep: 0:20

Cook: 0:25

Level:
Moderate

Yield:
9 cups or 4 main dish servings

Ingredients

4 oz. flat dried rice noodles or linguine

3 green onions

2 clove garlic

6 sprig basil

6 sprig chopped fresh cilantro

2 tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro

4 can low-sodium chicken broth

1 tsp. coriander seeds

1 stick cinnamon

2 large skinless and boneless chicken breast halves

4 medium mushrooms

mint sprigs

Lime wedges (optional)

Directions

In large bowl, soak rice noodles in enough warm water to cover 20 minutes, or cook linguine as label directs. Drain.